Things to do Dec. 21 - Dec. 28

By Jillian S. SowahBy Jillian S. SowahDecember 20, 2011

Wednesday, Dec. 21

“Billy Elliot the Musical,” after a failed attempt at boxing, a boy follows his dream of becoming a dancer. Various times and dates through Jan. 15, Kennedy Center, Opera House, 2700 F St. NW. $25-$150. 202-467-4600. 800-444-1324.

“IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas,” an exhibit that looks at the lives of people with African American and Native American heritages. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily except Christmas Day, National Museum of the American Indian, Fourth Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-1000.

“Bust,”comedic actress Lauren Weedman stars in a show she wrote about her career and her volunteer work at a women’s jail. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, through Dec. 23, Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. $35-$60. 202-332-3300.

Jesse Kanda: Waking from a Coma, the Japanese-born designer and filmmaker triggers the senses with sights and sounds, depicting images never quite seen before. Shown in rotation on the video wall and around the building. 11 a.m., Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Free. 703-875-1100 or http://artisphere.com.

Water-Skiing Santa, stunt water-skiing on the Potomac is impressive enough, but this team dons character costumes and braves December temperatures to boot. For the 26th anniversary show, Santa is joined by kneeboarding reindeer, flying elves, a jet-skiing Grinch, and dinghy-riding Frosty the Snowman. The show goes on even in case of rain or snow. 1 p.m., National Harbor, 150 National Plaza, National Harbor. Free. 877-628-5427 or http://www.waterskiingsanta.com/.

Military Bowl, The Naval Academy takes on an ACC school as college football makes its annual return to RFK Stadium. 4:30 p.m., RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. $25-$90. Ticketmaster: 800-551-7328 or www.militarybowl.org.